Security: quick facts
Security, as an emotion, is the reassuring sense of being safe, stable, and free from threat. It arises when needs are reliably met and surroundings or relationships feel dependable, allowing a person to lower their…
Category
Moods & related states
Valence
Positive
Emotion family / blend
Low arousal
Typical triggers
Stability, safety, dependable relationships, predictable surroundings
How it's expressed
Relaxed openness, lowered guard, steady ease, calm confidence
Sources: American Psychological Association — APA Dictionary: emotion; Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley — Emotions. Educational information only — not medical or psychological advice. See our sources & fact-check policy.